La Junta Chamber needs donations for walkers

Friday

Oct 11, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Group is walking across the country for cancer awareness.

By Candi Hillchill@ljtdmail.com

Three individuals are walking across American "For A Cure 2013."
The individuals are currently in Lamar and will be in La Junta Monday before leaving on Tuesday to Walsenburg. They are walking for the Live Strong Foundation in an effort to raise money and awareness for and of cancer.
The three 19-year-olds left Connecticut April 21 and are making their way to San Francisco.
La Junta Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors and donations for hotel rooms and food, as well as cash. They have lived off peanut butter for the most part and usually stay outside. Lamar Chamber of Commerce donated a room for several nights as one member of the crew was sick. Lamar also purchased winter clothing and gave them meals at local restaurants along with new backpacks and cash for their continued journey.
Anyone wanting to make a donation can contact La Junta Chamber of Commerce at 384-7411.
For more information on the walkers, visit walkingforacure2013.com